Siteman Outpatient Infusion Gary C Werths Building Clinical Nurse
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse provides direct patient care in the Siteman Cancer Center Outpatient Infusion Clinic at the Gary C. Werths Building. The clinic administers intravenous medications, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and blood products, and serves outpatient oncology patients, including Bone Marrow Transplant and Hematology populations. The nurse performs patient assessment, diagnosis, care planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards; provides patient and family education; and collaborates with the interprofessional team to coordinate care. This safety-sensitive position requires the ability to remain alert and work safely. The position is located at 4500 Forest Park Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63108. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends, on 10-hour day shifts with varying start times; shifts are 8 hours during orientation.
Requirements
- Nursing diploma or associate degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Two years of RN experience in Oncology or a critical care area is required, as stated in the additional role information.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner; this is a safety-sensitive position.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with nursing care standards.
- Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
- Educate patients and families on managing illness or injury, including post-treatment home care and medication administration.
- Participate in activities promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in professional development.
- Develop, implement, and document individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver.
- Proactively plan and ensure communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.
- Use critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate patients' physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care.
- Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including values and emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire.
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
- 401(k) plan with BJC match.
- Tuition assistance available on the first day.
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
- Adoption assistance.
- Sign-on bonus eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
